Rava roars back: Tulsa Zoo's tiger cub returns to Lost Kingdom

See Rava, the lively Malayan tiger cub at Tulsa Zoo, back in action in the Lost Kingdom habitat after recovering from injury. Visit him during feeding times for an authentic wildlife experience.

Thursday, May 8th 2025, 5:34 am

By: Zachary Sabel

TULSA, Okla -

Rava, one of the Malayan tiger cubs at the Tulsa Zoo, is back on exhibit after recovering from a minor injury. Zookeepers had temporarily limited his interaction with other cubs while his ear healed.

Now, he’s reunited with all four siblings and active again in the Lost Kingdom habitat.

How Rava Got Injured

Zoo officials say Rava hurt his ear during a play session with his siblings. The injury happened while the young cubs were rough-housing, normal behavior for tiger cubs, but one that occasionally leads to minor injuries.

Preventative Measures

In order to prevent the injury from getting worse, zookeepers separated Rava from more than one or two of his siblings at a time.

A permanent look

The Zoo says Rava's ear will be tilted permanently, but that it would not affect the quality of his life.

Where to see Rava

Now that he's back with his siblings on a more regular basis, visitors can head on over to the Lost Kingdom, where he can usually be spotted with all his siblings.

The zoo does say that the group might still not always be visible together due to factors like training schedules and feeding times.